revere — to feel deep respect or admiration for someone or something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to feel deep respect or admiration for someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈvɪr/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother reveres her old smartphone like it's a sacred relic from ancient times.
- Students at this university revere the founder's statue and believe touching it brings good luck.
- He reveres his morning coffee so much that he performs a 10-minute ritual before drinking it.
revere
VERB[/rɪˈvɪr/]
to feel deep respect or admiration for someone or something
Villagers revere the old oak tree that has protected their home for centuries.
When we revere with hearts sincere, no distractions interfere!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'revereri' meaning 'to stand in awe of' or 'to fear,' which combines 're-' (back) and 'vereri' (to fear or respect). The word entered English via Old French 'reverer' in the 14th century.
Breakdown
re- (back/again) + ver (fear, respect) + -e (verb infinitive ending) = revere (to regard with deep respect)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother reveres her old smartphone like it's a sacred relic from ancient times.”
“Students at this university revere the founder's statue and believe touching it brings good luck.”
“He reveres his morning coffee so much that he performs a 10-minute ritual before drinking it.”
“The ancient Greeks revered their gods through elaborate ceremonies and offerings.”
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